A Big Storm in the Gulf

There is a big storm named Isaias near the Gulf Coast. It is a very large storm in the sky. NASA uses satellites in space to watch it. The storm makes the day dark and the water rough. NASA scientists study the data to learn about the storm and keep people safe.
There is a big storm. The name of the storm is Isaias. It is near the Gulf Coast. The storm is very large. It is in the sky. NASA sees the storm. NASA uses satellites for this work. The satellites are in space. They look down at the Earth. The storm is dark. It covers the water. It covers the land too. The sun is not bright today. The storm makes the day dark. People see the clouds. The clouds are gray and white. The wind is strong. The water is rough. It is a bad day for the coast. NASA watches the weather. NASA likes to study the Earth. The scientists look at the data. The data is from the satellites. They learn about the storm. They learn how it moves. The storm is a big event. It is a natural event. The Gulf Coast is a place with water. Many people live there. They see the storm. They stay inside. The storm is a challenge. It is a big test for the land. NASA helps us see the storm. We can see it from high up. The pictures are clear. We see the size of the storm. We see the path of the storm. It is important to know about the weather. We need to stay safe. The storm is here now. It is a part of our world. The world is big. The weather changes every day. We watch the sky. We watch the news. We learn about the Gulf Coast. The storm is powerful. It is a big force. We see it move. We see the change. NASA is good at this work. The satellites help us a lot. We know more now. We are ready.
Take a position. Out loud, if you can.
Four ways to start. Pick one and try saying it before you scroll on.
Tip · Record yourself, use in a notebook, or practice with a language partner.
What is the name of the storm?
Present Simple
We use the present simple to describe facts that are true now.
“The storm is very large.”
What to know · A1
Try saying this aloud
Scenario: Talking about the weather
- 01“The weather is bad.”
- 02“I see the clouds.”
- 03“The sun is not bright.”
Register tip · informal
🔑Key Phrases
Identifies the subject.
The name of the dog is Rex.
Explains the tool used.
She uses a pen for her work.
Describes the effect.
The rain makes the grass wet.
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Why is it important to watch the weather?
Opinion - 2
How does a storm make you feel?
Personal - 3
Is the weather in your city usually nice?
Personal - 4
Do you like rain or sun more?
Opinion - 5
Why do we need satellites?
Evaluate - 6
What do you do when it is dark outside?
Personal - 7
Is a storm dangerous for people?
Evaluate - 8
Can we stop a storm?
Predict
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